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Cast & Crew

Jonathan Lynn
Director
Eddie Murphy
As Thomas Jefferson Johnson
James Garner
As Jeff Johnson
Charles S. Dutton
As Elijah Hawkins
Kevin McCarthy
As Terry Corrigan
Noble Willingham
As Zeke Bridges
Joe Don Baker
As Olaf Andersen
Lane Smith
As Dick Dodge

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Meet Thomas Jefferson Johnson, a small-time con man with big aspirations. When he discovers that Congressman Jefferson Davis "Jeff" Johnson has passed away, he seizes the opportunity to run for his seat in Congress using the late Congressman's name and reputation. With the help of some shady campaign tactics and a bit of luck, Johnson wins the election and heads to Washington, where he quickly learns the ways of the political game. But as he delves deeper into the world of corruption and greed, Johnson decides to fight back and expose the truth about the powerful interests that control the government. Will his plan succeed, or will he become just another corrupt politician? Find out in "The Distinguished Gentleman."

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